Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor welcomed the contribution of the engineering profession in supporting the Hala Tuju Sabah Maju Jaya 2.0 development agenda.
He said he was encouraged by the Institution of Engineers Malaysia, Sabah branch’s (IEM Sabah) readiness and commitment to continue assisting the State Government in realising the vision.
Hajiji said this after receiving a delegation from IEM Sabah led by its chairman Datuk Mohd Yaakob at Menara Kinabalu on Tuesday.
During the meeting, IEM Sabah expressed appreciation to the State Government for its support towards its programmes, including the Conference of Asean Federation of Engineering Organisations held here in October 2024.
Mohd Yaakob will conclude his tenure as chairman of IEM Sabah in June and will be succeeded by current vice chairman Ir Tan Kok Jyh.